Barlow, British, Modern Restaurant Guide

“A traditional-looking pub serving non-traditional food” – this Peak District inn with rooms continues to inspire nothing but positive feedback for its ambitious modern cuisine. “We had the signature tasting menu and it was superb!” – six courses are £89 per person: “ingredients are top-quality, all perfectly cooked, set in imaginative dishes and beautifully presented. Head chef, Mark Aisthorpe, was present in the kitchen and made the Yorkshire rhubarb dish by the table using liquid nitrogen. It was pure theatre and lots of fun!”. (There is also a range of cheaper menu options).

The Tickled Trout pub is proudly independent... owned by Chris Mapp and nestled in the idyllic Derbyshire village of Barlow. Chris couldn't believe his luck when his old local came up for sale, and has worked tirelessly to transform this run-down country drinking hole into a s...